Stelvio Pass
SS38 · Prato allo Stelvio → Bormio · Italy
- Length
- 15 miles
- Drive time
- 1 h
- Type
- Mountain pass
- Region
- Europe
Before you go: Closed roughly Oct–May (snow); very busy with cyclists in summer
The one on every bucket list: 48 numbered hairpins stacked up the Prato side to 2,757 m — the second-highest paved pass in the Alps. Top Gear once called it the greatest driving road in the world, then changed its mind; drive it early in the morning and decide for yourself.
Highlights of the Stelvio Pass
- 48 numbered tornanti
- 2,757 m summit
- Combine with Umbrail & Gavia passes
Drive the Stelvio Pass
Open Stelvio Pass on the map → ⬇ Download GPX
GPX works with Garmin, TomTom, Beeline and most bike sat-navs. Free, no sign-up — these are indicative waypoints, so follow the road signs, not the arrow.
Plot it, add it to a club run with a meeting point and pit stops, then share the whole trip as one link. Free, no account, works offline.
Route research: HunterMoss · More roads in Italy
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